2008 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A6 weights approximately 758 kg more than 2008 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-150 | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | F-150 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2913 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 75 L |
